Builder unveils £50 million housing programme

A housing project is set to “breathe new life” into disused land in North Halifax, as part of a £50 million investment to tackle local housing shortages.

Housebuilder Keepmoat, in partnership with Calderdale Council, says it will deliver more than 200 energy-efficient homes across three developments as part of the North Halifax Transformation Programme.

Sites at Furness Avenue and Turner Avenue South, in Illingworth, and Brow Bottom Lane, in Mixenden, will be repurposed into a mix of open market and affordable housing. 

Around 50 homes will be built at Brow Bottom Lane, while nearly 200 will be delivered across Furness Avenue and Turner Avenue in collaboration with a local housing association.

Chris Clingo, regional managing director at Keepmoat, Yorkshire West, said: “We’re thrilled to be delivering hundreds of new homes in the North Halifax area.

“We’re excited to begin building at Furness Avenue, Turner Avenue and Brow Bottom Lane to create new thriving communities in the heart of Halifax while rejuvenating brownfield land.’’

Councillor Scott Patient, Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for climate action and housing, added: “Driven by local people and their priorities for North Halifax, we’re committed to providing facilities that meet their needs, breathe new life into unused land and tackle local issues. 

“Our exciting plans for high-quality homes are a significant part of our commitment to North Halifax alongside a range of other improvement schemes, which reflects our priority for thriving towns and places across Calderdale.”

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